Approaches to anterior and anterolateral foramen magnum lesions: A critical review

Approaches to anterior and anterolateral foramen magnum lesions: A critical review

Foramen magnum (FM) lesions represent some of the most complex cases for the modern neurosurgeon because of their location near vital brainstem structures, the vertebral arteries, and lower cranial nerves. In particular, anterior or anterolaterally located FM tumors have traditionally been most diff...

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Main Authors: Ricardo J Komotar, Brad E Zacharia, Robert A McGovern, Michael B Sisti, Jeffrey N Bruce, Anthony L D′Ambrosio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Foramen magnum
meningioma
extreme lateral approach: Cerebrospinal fluid
computed tomography
foramen magnum
karnofsky performance scale
magnetic resonance angiogram
magnetic resonance imaging
stereotactic radiosurgery
vertebral artery
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2010;volume=1;issue=2;spage=86;epage=99;aulast=Komotar

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